Literal vs. Nonliteral Language

Literal vs. Nonliteral Language: Review​

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​The words mean what they say.

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I was really sick yesterday. ​

​Literal Language

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of

literal language?

• It was raining cats and dogs today.

• It was raining really hard outside today.

Multiple Choice

Think back to our notes yesterday,

What does NONLITERAL words mean?

• The words mean exactly what they say.

• The words are trying to tell a funny joke.

• The words mean something other than what they say.

The words mean something other t​han what they say.

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I am as sick as a dog today. ​

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​Nonliteral Language

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of

nonliteral language?

• Sally had a heart of gold.

• Sally was kind to everyone she met.